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Truly the best handling media. They call him socialist for trying to protect Medicare and Soc. Sec.
TheNutcracker
Apr 2015
#306
I'm for Hillary (as our only current candidate) until I have another choice. I...
ChisolmTrailDem
Apr 2015
#20
Ignore it, is intended to depress enthusiasm, and it's not true. He will win if we vote for him,
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#31
I'll be happy if his points are heard and he is treated with the respect he has EARNED
BrotherIvan
Apr 2015
#34
I agree, start telling people about him. If everyone who currently supports him can get at least ten
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#57
Lol, the smear machine is already working overtime, no doubt. The talking points will start to
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#217
Bernie, as the only true progressive about to announce getting in the race, will have my vote until a better choice announces his/her intention to run.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2015
#225
Hillary is also a true progressive, Bernie agrees with Hillary on almost of the Issues
lewebley3
Apr 2015
#299
It's one thing to talk the talk, like Hillary; it's another to walk the walk, like Bernie.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2015
#317
What he stands for is what the American people need to hear. And, if...
ChisolmTrailDem
Apr 2015
#35
The Independent Vote is now the biggest voting demographic in the country, it is over 40%.
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#45
That's a good question. I think what will resonate with Independents, left leaning and moderates
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#67
You are right. There are still some Liberal Republicans, called Moderates now I believe. I know a
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#227
I recall him saying he wasn't going to run unless he thought he could win.
Voice for Peace
Apr 2015
#93
and I will STILL support the Democrat...not the Independent running....
VanillaRhapsody
Apr 2015
#105
I don't have to...I have multiple websites that follow these odds to to tell me so...
VanillaRhapsody
Apr 2015
#147
I don't, especially with that one. Beating one's head against a brick wall is a much more productive
smokey nj
Apr 2015
#179
Your denial is painful to watch. Stay tuned. You will finally understand on Thursday.
morningfog
Apr 2015
#177
Well they say the truth hurts so I am not surprised you are hurting...
VanillaRhapsody
Apr 2015
#178
If you serisously think Sen. Sanders could even run for the Democratic nomination,
morningfog
Apr 2015
#182
No he has NOT said that....he said he is running in the Democratic Primary....
VanillaRhapsody
Apr 2015
#199
He said he would not run as an independent and be a spoiler like Nader. Don't worry, if he wins,
freshwest
Apr 2015
#153
difference is....Nader ran as an independent Independent....not an Independent Democrat...
VanillaRhapsody
Apr 2015
#183
My browser shows a big blank. All I've heard about with names outside their own areas, are H and B.
freshwest
Apr 2015
#209
Bernie literally has had more media coverage in the last year, face to face, than HRC. I do believe
freshwest
Apr 2015
#215
oh yea. good to hear. i expected it. glad he got in now. work to be done. i am on board. nt
seabeyond
Apr 2015
#21
I hope it's true, and if it is, I will be willing to work for him as hard as possible.
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#30
Word has it that he'll be running as a Democrat. And I agree with you...
ChisolmTrailDem
Apr 2015
#41
You are confusing wishful thinking with political analysis. Sanders strengthens Hillary. His attacks
stevenleser
Apr 2015
#278
That word isn't as scary as it used to be, especially to young people. Also, unlike the rest of
smokey nj
Apr 2015
#160
Every report states that he's running as a Democrat. Bernie himself has stated he
smokey nj
Apr 2015
#164
Yes, Obama alluded to that in the WH Press Dinner. I don't think he was mocking Bernie, he means it.
freshwest
Apr 2015
#242
Running in our primaries is the same thing as declaring yourself to be a Dem.
Ken Burch
Apr 2015
#251
Finally someone I can fully support in the Democratic primary! He has my primary vote.
Kip Humphrey
Apr 2015
#79
In a real utopia he would be the conservative candidate but I'm happy to support him here.
TheKentuckian
Apr 2015
#135
It won't. Bernie will be a blessing to informed discussion. That never helps the GOP /nt
think
Apr 2015
#109
Bernie was attacking the GOP when Hillary was supporting Goldwater and interning for Republicans
LittleBlue
Apr 2015
#224
Republicans won't vote for Clinton...but they will vote for Senator Sanders
TheProgressive
Apr 2015
#101
Well, Senator Sanders would be the candidate that acts and votes like a real democrat
TheProgressive
Apr 2015
#125
In my view, HRC is the Third Party Spoiler. (As in Third Way, NOT a Real Democrat)
2banon
Apr 2015
#288
It won't just be 'the liberal wing of the party' who support him, but all fair minded folks. n/t
freshwest
Apr 2015
#157
A lot of people have never heard of him. They need to learn about him and be told.
glinda
Apr 2015
#158
Someone I can vote for and smile, not vote against the other guy and hold my nose
Suji to Seoul
Apr 2015
#234
What I love about this is that Bernie is doing it with the best intentions...
TekGryphon
Apr 2015
#257
Hillary is the left wing of the Party: Bernie agrees with Hillary on most of the issues
lewebley3
Apr 2015
#303
And suddenly, people start to learn they have a real alternative to the oligarchy (nt)
Babel_17
Apr 2015
#307
Jon Stewart was so dismissive of Bernie's candidacy on the Daily Show last nite.
YOHABLO
May 2015
#327